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Homes.com and Squarespace Fumble during the Big GameEVANSTON, Ill., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Pixel is the big winner in strategic advertising rankings for the second year in a row with its 'Javier in Frame' spot in the 20th Kellogg School of Management Super Bowl Advertising Review. Other brands that earned top marks included Mountain Dew's 'Having A Blast' and Dove's 'Hard Knocks.' Not all advertisers had a winning night, including Home.com, Temu and Squarespace, which received low grades during this year's Super Bowl."Google Pixel has clearly figured out the formula to success for advertising in the Super Bowl," said Derek Rucker, the Sandy & Morton Goldman professor of entrepreneurial studies in marketing and co-lead of the school's Ad Review. "Once again the company was able to demonstrate a new technology that enhances the user experience, while also connecting with viewers in an unexpected, emotional way."Overall, the panel saw many brands lead with relatable creative, a remarkably carefree tonality and a focus on comedic relief. However, some brands fumbled a huge opportunity and a multi-million-dollar investment, like Homes.com, which aired three spots over the game and failed to deliver a compelling benefit resulting in a low rating from the Kellogg panel.Among the favorite ads was Dove, returning to the Super Bowl this year after breaking an 18-year hiatus last year. The brand continued to impress the panel by showing strong linkage to the brand's purpose and impact, bringing awareness to the Dove Self-Esteem Project and body confidence